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Bawar Family History

Bawar Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Baar, Bazar, Bahar, Bawa, Bowar, Lazar, Bear, Baker, Barr, Bauer

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Where is the Bawar family from?

You can see how Bawar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bawar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Bawar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Bawar families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bawar's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Bawar families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Bawar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bawar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Bawar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Bawar. For the veterans among your Bawar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bawar lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1997, in the United States, Bawar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bawar in 1993 was 55, and 48 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bawar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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